Flights and Bites for a Posh (and Low-Cost) Holiday Soiree

Nov 16, 2015 04:38AM
● Published by Family Features

Holiday hosting doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. This season, ALDI partnered with Leslee Miller, a dually certified Sommelier through the International Sommelier Guild and the Court of Master Sommelier, to provide holiday hosts with sophisticated and low cost wine and cheese pairings that will please your guests' palates and your wallet.

Style the Perfect Platter
Creating a beautiful cheese board can be simple and spectacular. Follow these tried-and-true tips for selecting and styling the components of your holiday cheese platter:

Provide a selection of cheeses that have different textures and tastes.

Include at least one cheese that is familiar to your guests, such as cheddar.

Limit your selection to 3-5 cheeses so your guests can really taste and enjoy all pairings.

Create the Flights and Bites
Rule of thumb: you need approximately 2-4 ounces of cheese per person and will get six pours per bottle of wine for tasting. You can keep it elegant and affordable with gourmet cheeses and award-winning fine wines from ALDI. This pairing menu will provide a satisfying tasting experience for your guests: